Nurseries made record sales during the coronavirus pandemic as many people looked to pick up gardening as a new hobby. However, most plants people grow come from outside of California and can be harmful to nature, especially monarch butterflies. Many people don’t realize that California native plants can bring their yards to life, with butterflies, […]
San Diego is launching a $10-million effort to complete risk assessments of all nine of the city’s aging dams — only three of which are considered in satisfactory condition. City officials say the assessments are expected to reveal problems that will require an estimated $1 billion in repairs and upgrades in coming decades — and […]
The American Public Works Association and American Society of Civil Engineers recently presented the San Diego County Water Authority with four awards for construction projects that exemplified outstanding skill, dedication and collaboration from staff in many departments. All of the projects were underway or completed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and project teams navigated shutdowns, adapted to health and safety restrictions, and […]
Two water-related items are on the Poway City Council agenda for its 7 p.m. meeting Tuesday. The council will receive an update on its ongoing Water Infrastructure Improvement Program. It will also be asked to adopt the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan. The Water Infrastructure Improvement Program update will include current planning and design level […]
The Importance Of Planting Drought-Tolerant California Native Plants In Your Garden
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /CBS Los AngelesNurseries made record sales during the coronavirus pandemic as many people looked to pick up gardening as a new hobby. However, most plants people grow come from outside of California and can be harmful to nature, especially monarch butterflies. Many people don’t realize that California native plants can bring their yards to life, with butterflies, […]
San Diego Launches $10-Million Assessment of Aging City Dams, Including Three Rated ‘Poor’
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /Los Angeles Timesby David GarrickSan Diego is launching a $10-million effort to complete risk assessments of all nine of the city’s aging dams — only three of which are considered in satisfactory condition. City officials say the assessments are expected to reveal problems that will require an estimated $1 billion in repairs and upgrades in coming decades — and […]
Water Authority Wins Four Awards for Outstanding Projects
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Network Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe American Public Works Association and American Society of Civil Engineers recently presented the San Diego County Water Authority with four awards for construction projects that exemplified outstanding skill, dedication and collaboration from staff in many departments. All of the projects were underway or completed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and project teams navigated shutdowns, adapted to health and safety restrictions, and […]
Water Infrastructure Program, Management Plan on Poway City Council Agenda
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Pomerado News Chieftainby Emily Sorensen Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityTwo water-related items are on the Poway City Council agenda for its 7 p.m. meeting Tuesday. The council will receive an update on its ongoing Water Infrastructure Improvement Program. It will also be asked to adopt the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan. The Water Infrastructure Improvement Program update will include current planning and design level […]